Kidnappers have killed Elder Washima Erukaa, a former chairman of Katsina Ala and Ukum local government areas in Benue State.
According to reports, Erukaa, aged 80, had been kidnapped from his home in Zakibiam, Ukum LGA, on September 23, 2023.
An anonymous family source who confirmed the news, had said that the kidnappers had conveyed Erukaa’s passing to his family, and had revealed that they have since buried him.
According to the source, “One of the abductors had informed a close family member that Erukaa had died while in captivity and had been buried.”
From the source’s reports, the kidnappers had originally insisted on a sum of N12 million as ransom for his release, but they later reduced their demand to N5 million, however, his life was taken before the ransom could be paid.
As of the time of making this report, the police spokesperson, SP Catherine Anene, had yet to respond to calls to confirm the development.
More details to come….
